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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 333,280.44, 459,909.36 and 182,348.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 333,280.44, 459,909.36 and 182,348.28 is: 251,630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    333,280.44 : 459,909.36 = 182,348.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    333,280.44/459,909.36 = 182,348.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    333,280.44x = 459,909.36 × 182,348.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    333,280.44x = 83,863,680,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,863,680,751.90/333,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251,630.97

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